1. Pre-Conference Garden Tours
Arizona Master
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Friday, October 5
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Starting location: Thorpe Park
Price: $25
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Tour several Flagstaff gardens including a small farm that
uses permaculture design principles, a water-wise garden
that features native and drought-adapted plants, a lush
garden of drought-adapted perennials with a
rain water harvesting system, and the garden
of the author of “Farm Your Front Yard”. Lunch
will be provided by Local Alternatives Catering.
The Master Gardener program is a nationwide certification
program offered through the Land Grant University Cooperative
Lodging: Extension system for those interested in learning more
about the specific gardening and horticulture needs of their
Rooms have been reserved at La Quinta Inn & Suites geographic area. Each Master Gardener program involves
located less than one mile from du Bois Conference both classroom and on-site learning experiences. Additionally,
Center. We have been given a nightly rate of $125.10. class participants have the opportunity for a hands-on volunteer
You must reserve your room by September 15. internship to share newly gained gardening and horticulture
The rooms have two double beds, accommodating skills with their community. To learn more about the Master
up to 4 people plus free continental breakfast. You Gardener Program contact your local extension office.
must call La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff directly.
Coconino County Cooperative Extension
La Quinta Inn & Suites
2015 S. Beulah Blvd.
2304 N. 3rd St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004 2012 Growing in Thin Air
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 928-774-1868
928-556-8666 Saturday, October 6
Gila County Cooperative Extension du Bois Conference Center
5515 S. Apache Ave, Suite 600
Use conference code: #1320 Globe, AZ 85501 Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ
928-402-8585 $75 Early Registration
For other lodging options, go to the Flagstaff Convention $100 Late Registration (after Sept 14th)
& Visitors Bureau’s website: www.flagstaffarizona.org Yavapai County Cooperative Extension $25 Pre-Conference Garden Tour
840 Rodeo Drive, #C
Conference Website: Prescott, AZ 86305
928-445-6590
http://extension.arizona.edu/events/ahgc-2012
Phone: 928-774-1868 ext 190
Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and
June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Presented by the
Jeffrey C. Silvertooth, Associate Dean & Director, Economic Development &
Extension, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, The University of Arizona.
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The
University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
Master Gardener Volunteers
age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. of Coconino, Gila, and Yavapai Counties

2. Registration Form Conference Agenda
Growing in Thin Air • 2012 Arizona Highlands Garden Conference • October 6, 2012
Conference registration includes: a light breakfast, du Bois Conference Center at Northern Arizona University
lunch, snack, conference packet, and welcome bags. 306 E. Pine Knoll Dr, Flagstaff, AZ
Make Checks Payable to: The University of Arizona 7:45 AM Registration / Breakfast / Vendors
Mail completed form and check to: 8:45 AM Welcome
9:00 AM Keynote Speaker: David Salman • Planting to Attract Bees
Arizona Highlands Garden Conference 10:15 AM Visit Vendors
Coconino Cooperative Extension 10:45 AM Break Out Session 1:
2304 N. 3rd St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Kim Howell Costion • Lasagna Gardening • Ashokala Gardens
Frank Branham • Cooking from your Garden • The Cottage Place
Please print legibly and provide accurate information: Terry Mikel • How to Select, Buy, and Plant Fruit Trees • Retired UofA Horticulture
Extension Agent
Name: Outside: Peg Cambell • Container Gardening • Warner’s Nursery
11:45 AM Lunch / Visit Vendors
1:00 PM Keynote Speaker: Charlie Nardozzi • Edible Landscaping
Address: 2:15 PM Visit Vendors
2:30 PM Break Out Session 2:
Patty West • Foraging, Landsward Institute • NAU
City/Town: Carl Olson • Know Your Friends: Insects of the Home & Garden • UofA Entomologist
Joe Costion • Rainwater Harvesting and your Vegetable Garden • Ashokala Gardens
State: Zip: Outside: Jeff Schalau • Pruning Demonstration • UofA Extension Agent, Yavapai Co.
3:30 PM Venders / Refreshments
Phone: 4:00 PM Break Out Session 3:
Phyllis Hogan • Medicinal Plants • Winter Sun
Email: Charlie Nardozzi • Growing and Eating Vegetables from an Italian Garden
Todd Cislo • Extreme Gardening: Successful Gardening in High Country
Dietary Restrictions: Outside: Susan Nyoka • SSLUG Garden tour • NAU Campus Gardener
5:00 PM End of Conference
Keynote Speakers:
Payment: Please check: David Salman: President/Chief Horticulturist of Santa Fe Greenhouses, Inc.
David is the owner of Santa Fe Greenhouses and the High Country Gardens mail order catalog. David has extensive knowledge in a wide
$75 Early Registration (On/Before Sept 14) range of horticultural endeavors including greenhouse production, perennial propagation, and xeric landscape design.
Topic: Planting to Attract Bees for Improved Pollination: How Home Gardeners can have better Vegetable and Fruit Harvests
$100 Late Registation (After Sept 14) It is essential to have plenty of native and honeybees in your yard to insure thorough pollination of fruits and vegetables. And
to do this, your landscape needs to have a diversity of flowering trees, shrubs and perennials that provide nectar and pollen
from spring through fall. David will discuss a palette of regionally appropriate plants to support both healthy populations of
$25 Pre-Conference Garden Tour bees and a beautiful home landscape.
(Includes Gourmet Lunch) Charlie Nardozzi: Garden Coach and Consultant
Charlie is a nationally recognized garden writer, speaker, radio, and television personality. He currently writes the Edible Landscaping e-
Total: newsletter and has authored Vegetables Gardening for Dummies and The Northeast Guide to Fruit and Vegetable Gardening.
Topic: Edible Landscaping
NO REFUNDS after Sept 14! As more and more people are growing their own food, edible landscaping provides the perfect way to combine food
production and beauty in your yard regardless of its size. Learn about selecting the most attractive vegetables, fruits, and
Seating is limited; pre-registration is required. herbs to grow in your yard, some surprising choices of varieties, and tips for maintaining them all.
No walk-in registrations.
Note: schedule subject to change.